East Loop - FS 3748

Trail Overview

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 3748, also known as East Loop, is a federally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to local government regulations). It is a timber loop off of FS 3123 - Quarry Road that ventures into the North Branch Carp River marshland. Description created on September 17, 2025.

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Difficulty

Dirt, gravel, sand, grass, and a rooted path, typically unmaintained after rain or snow, that may give rise to shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches on the trail, including small ledges. This route is a narrow "Two-Track" that is one vehicle in width.

History

East Loop traverses along the west bank of the North Branch Carp River. A storied waterway managed for brook trout since 1948. Flowing through the Hiawatha National Forest, it features unique Niagara escarpment geology and has historically supported trout, salmon, and, previously, logging-era activities.

Technical Rating

East Loop - FS 3748 can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike